Description
This Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes recipe features tender, caramelized sweet potato cubes glazed with pure maple syrup and a touch of warm spices. Perfect as a flavorful and healthy side dish, it’s vegan, gluten-free, and easy to prepare, making it ideal for holiday meals or everyday dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 1-inch pieces)
Seasoning and Glaze
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Toss Sweet Potatoes: In a large bowl, combine the cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, smoked paprika (if using), salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together until the sweet potatoes are evenly coated with the mixture.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the coated sweet potatoes out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded to allow for crisp edges.
- Roast: Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 30–35 minutes. Flip the sweet potatoes halfway through the cooking time to ensure even caramelization and tenderness.
- Garnish and Serve: Once the sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized on the edges, remove them from the oven. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, avoid overcrowding the baking sheet to allow proper air circulation.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper if you prefer a sweet-and-spicy flavor profile.
- These roasted sweet potatoes pair wonderfully as a holiday side, or served alongside grain bowls, salads, or roasted meats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
